ADVANCED PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATE (R): 191B
Total Credits: 23-24
Catalog Editions 15-16 through 19-20
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This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
Last Modified: May 2019
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The personal trainer certificate curriculum is designed to develop fitness specialists who are
knowledgeable and skilled in fitness, wellness instruction, and program design. The curriculum
blends science and theory with practical application and hands-on experience.
Students will acquire an academic foundation in the fundamental principles of exercise and
nutrition in addition to a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Practical skill
training will focus on the development of expertise in fitness assessment, health and fitness
program design, safe exercise technique, training methodology, injury prevention and care,
behavior change, exercise leadership, and personal training business practice.
The certificate curriculum offers the educational framework and competencies for career
opportunities in the fitness industry. Successful completion of the certificate will prepare students
for many of the nationally recognized personal training certification examinations and provides a
course foundation for those interested in pursuing an AA in exercise science/health fitness
specialist.
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Advanced Personal Trainer Website
*1 Group Fitness Activity Course
Select one course from the following courses: PE 135 /PHED 128,
PE 172 /PHED 155, PE 173 /PHED 156, or PE 174 /PHED 160.
Advising Worksheet Contact: Anthony Solano
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
This degree is a career program and may not readily transfer to four year colleges/universities (except in special cases.) Visit transfer planning for more information.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
HE 108/HLTH 121 3
HE 205/HLTH 220 3
PE 202/PHED 206 3
PE 228/PHED 228 3
PE 230/PHED 230 3
PE 237/PHED 237 3
PE 238/PHED 240 3
GROUP FITNESS ACTIVITY COURSE *1
INDIVIDUAL FITNESS ACTIVITY COURSE *2
*2 Individual Fitness Activity Course
Select one course from the following courses: PE 111/PHED 111,
PE 112/PHED 112, PE 134/PHED 125, PE 137/PHED 131,
PE 145 /PHED 137, PE 165 /PHED 149,or PE 190 /PHED 177.
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Students with questions about the Advanced Personal Trainer Certificate should consult with a Health program adviser
(https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/program-advising/index.html#h)
